Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Lowe A1457 2011 vs Lowe TH194 2005 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Lowe A1457 2011 vs Lowe TH194 2005 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Lowe TH194 2005 measures 19,0 feet overall (2005), giving it roughly 5,1 additional feet of deck space compared to the Lowe A1457 2011 at 13,9 feet (2011). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Lowe TH194 2005 tips the scales at 1 985 lbs — 1 841 lbs less than the Lowe A1457 2011 at 144 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 150 hp, the Lowe TH194 2005 has a 140-hp advantage over the Lowe A1457 2011's 10-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Lowe A1457 2011 is rated for 4 passengers, while the Lowe TH194 2005 caps at 1. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Lowe A1457 2011 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Lowe A1457 2011 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 4 passengers and at 13,9 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Lowe TH194 2005 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 1 that costs less to run day-to-day.
General Boat Info
Model Year2011
Model Year2005
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam57 in. (1.45 m)
Beam8 ft. 6 in. (2.61 m)
Beam - Meters1.45
Beam - Meters2.59
Beam - Inches57
Beam - Inches102
Weight - Detail144 lbs. (65 kg)
Weight - Detail1,985 lbs. (900.3 kg)
Weight - kg65.32
Weight - kg900.38
Weight - lbs.144
Weight - lbs.1985
Height - Detail27.5 in. (0.70 m) bow
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters0.71
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches27.5
Height - Inchesnot available
Height [transom]15 in. (0.38 m)
Height [transom]20 in
Length - Feet13.92
Length - Feet19
Length overall - Detail13 ft. 11 in. (4.24 m)
Length overall - Detail19 ft. 0 in. (5.79 m)
Length overall - Meters4.24
Length overall - Meters5.79
Length overall - Inches167
Length overall - Inches228
Width [transom] - Detailnot available
Width [transom] - Detail7 ft. 1 in. (2.15 m)
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters5.79
Body / Hull
Hull materialAluminum
Hull materialnot available
Hull thickness0.050 in. (1.2 mm)
Hull thickness.110 in
Hull typeModified Vee
Hull typenot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel typeGas
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeOutboard
Drive typeOutboard
Engine max10 hp (7 kW)
Engine max150 hp (111 kw)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail27 gal. (102 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters102.21
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal27
Operational Info
Maximum capacity702 lbs. (318 kg)
Maximum capacity2,050 lbs. (929.8 kg)
Maximum people4 / 500 lbs. (227 kg)
Maximum people1
Storagenot available
Storage54 cu. ft
Trailer Info
Trailer - Length over all19 ft. (5.79 m)
Trailer - Length over all23 ft. 6 in
Trailer - Detailnot available
Trailer - DetailB1931B - painted bunk trailer w/ brakes
Trailer - Widthnot available
Trailer - Width8 ft. 6 in